What is Media Representation?
Media representation refers to how the media portrays groups of individuals with different characteristics. Learn here why representation is important and some examples of media portrayals of people with disabilities.
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Laredo Comes Together to Support CRIT
On Saturday, March 4th, the Children’s Rehabilitation Institute TeletonUSA (CRIT) hosted the fourth annual “Cruising to Be a Hero” event in Laredo, Texas.
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Meet Genesis, Our Star of the Month!
Over the past year, Genesis has demonstrated remarkable progress with her ability to walk. Help us make a difference in the life of a child like Genesis.
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World Birth Conditions Day
Birth conditions are health factors present at birth that alter the shape or function of one or more body parts. On average, birth conditions affect 1 in every 33 babies born in the United States.
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From Your CRIT Counselor: Masterpiece in Progress
You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously. Each one of us is unique, truly a masterpiece. No one looks exactly like us or has experienced the same things.
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The Wheelchair and Independence
Since 2008, International Wheelchair Day has been commemorated every March 1st. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the positive impact of wheelchairs on the lives of the people who use them.
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What are Rare Diseases?
In the United States, a rare disease is considered to be one that affects fewer than 200,000 people. There are about 7,000 rare diseases, and an estimated 25 million to 30 million Americans are living with a rare disease.
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Moody Foundation Awards CRIT $100,000 Grant
The grant aims to help provide long-term rehabilitation services to children with muscular, skeletal, or neurological disabilities underinsured and uninsured for 2023.
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Retinal Cancer
Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer that occurs when the retina's nerve cells have genetic mutations. Learn here the signs and symptoms of retinoblastoma.
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